Chapter 1236
During the timeout, Vogel, as a coach, rarely spoke at a higher volume.
After the tactics were arranged, Kidd also kept emphasizing something with James and Durant.
After the timeout, the Lakers' tactics have changed. The biggest change is the positions of James and Durant.
Originally, most of the offensive rounds of the Lakers before were Durant standing on the side and James holding the ball from the top of the arc.
But now there are two people on the left and the right.
Durant restrained Tang Tian's defense on the left, and James launched a breakthrough from the right.
Siakam's defense is tough, but James is also tough.
The two were head-to-head, and James' shot after the confrontation caused Siakam's defensive foul.
Vogel is still a capable coach, and this adjustment is timely and correct.
No matter how strong Tang Tian's defense was, it was impossible for him to move from one side of the court to the other.
If Tang Tian is stripped from the Pelicans' defensive system, the Lakers' offensive efficiency has improved significantly.
James walked to the free throw line, he adjusted his breath, and hit both free throws.
This kind of free throw performance is very unusual for him, and it can be seen that what Kidd said to him during the timeout is very effective.
But immediately, Tang Tian made an emergency stop under the double-teaming of Middleton and Durant.
Before the timeout, Tang Tian sent two quick passes in a row, and Vogel was afraid of double-teaming as brazenly as before.
But this is the result of not so double-teaming. Two-teaming, even the monsters with wingspan like Middleton and Durant, couldn't stop Tang Tian from scoring.
56 to 65, the difference between the two sides is still 9 points.
James continued to break through the frontcourt, and Gasol came over to help defend the double-team.
James sent a second pass, but the Pelicans' defensive rotation was very fast. When Lopez made a shot, Tang Tian interfered and missed the shot. Gasol recovered and protected the defensive rebound.
The Pelicans played a defensive counterattack directly. After Tang Tian got the ball, he passed two people in a row and went to the frontcourt for a layup, which caused James' thug foul.
The fans crazily made interference noises, but Tang Tian's free throws were steady and he scored both free throws.
There was a commotion at the scene.
The tactical changes of the Lakers just after the suspension, including James' toughness, let them see the team's chance to stabilize the situation.
But Tang Tian's consecutive scoring instantly made this chance slim again.
Before the timeout, it was Tang Tian who brought the Pelicans back from a desperate situation. After the timeout, Tang Tian's continuous performance helped the Pelicans chase points.
If you are watching the game live in text, then Tang Tian's name will be jumping all over the screen!
It's all Tang Tian!
"Snapped!"
At this moment, Tang Tian intercepted James' pass to Wade!
It's still Tang Tian!
Zhan Wei's tacit understanding for so many years was predicted by Tang Tian!
This defensive state has reached a new level!
Fortunately, Wade has rich experience and fouled Tang Tian on the spot, which did not give the Pelicans a chance to counterattack.
The number of 5 free throw fouls in a single quarter has not yet arrived, and the Pelicans serve in the backcourt.
Brogdon advanced to the frontcourt and gave the ball to Tang Tian, who continued to attack with the ball.
The Lakers still only double-teamed, but this time it was Wade and Middleton who performed the double-team.
Although not as good as Middleton and Durant in terms of size, they are better in experience and speed.
However, Tang Tian still completed the shot of turning and leaning back in the double-teaming of the two.
"Shua!"
The basketball was thrown again, and it was hollow again!
And the most important thing is that Middleton threw the ball too fiercely, and was called a defensive foul by the referee!
2+1!
Against the noise all over the sky, Tang Tian's penalty was added!
61 to 65!
After returning from the timeout, Tang Tian scored 7 points in a row, narrowing the point difference to 4 points!
Vogel's targeted and correct adjustments failed to stop the Pelicans from chasing points, because Tang Tian's state is too hot!
This section completely became Tang Tian's personal performance show.
While he scored 25 points in a single quarter, he also sent out 5 assists.
The Pelicans scored a total of 40 points in this quarter, at least 35 of which came directly or indirectly from Tang Tian!
After three quarters, the Pelicans not only evened out the 15-point difference, but also overtook it 73-70!
In the opening stage of the fourth quarter, James and Durant took a rest off the court after fighting for a quarter.
The two looked at each other, and they both saw a trace of helplessness in each other's eyes.
From desperation to adversity, and then to prosperity, Tang Tian alone did the work of the three GDP members of the Spurs.
The fourth quarter became a replica of the third quarter. Tang Tian's offensive was still fierce, but the Lakers' offense recovered. This quarter was evenly matched with the Pelicans.
Until one and a half minutes before the end of the game, the score on the court was 90 to 95. The Lakers were only 5 points behind the Pelicans, and the Lakers also had the ball.
James broke through with the ball in the frontcourt and scored the ball against Siakam's defense.
With a difference of 3 points and more than a minute, the Lakers still have a chance of winning.
Looking back, amidst the cheers of the fans, the Lakers defended against a key attack by the Pelicans. Siakam received a pass from Tang Tian, and the layup that he was determined to win was destroyed by James.
In the next round, Durant received a pass from Wade with a beautiful running position, and fired against Green's help defense from outside the three-point line.
"Shua!"
Accompanied by the roar of mountains and tsunami at the scene, the basketball hit the net.
At the last moment of the game, James and Durant stood up together and abruptly helped the Lakers tie the score!
And the last 50 seconds.
Stevens reached out and called a timeout.
James and Durant high-fived each other as they came off the court.
Although they were a little helpless at the beginning of the fourth quarter, they joined hands to help the team tie the score in the end.
The fans at the scene were also excited.
Although the team's performance in the third quarter was mediocre, and they are only tying the score now, at least in terms of time, they have the last chance to attack. As long as they defend against the Pelicans' attack, they will have the initiative in the game .
After the timeout, Tang Tian held the ball to press the time, and waited until the attack time was within 10 seconds before launching an attack.
The Lakers were double-teamed by four people this time, and Tang Tian was in the double-team...he chose Qiangdu.
At the end of the quarter, the Lakers' 5 cumulative fouls have come, and they dare not make it easily.
Tang Tian rushed into the three-second zone with the double-team, and made an unrivaled flying layup.
James, Durant, and Lopez took off to block the shot.
Tang Tian suddenly reached this position, and at this point in time, no matter what, he could not be allowed to score.
But at this moment, Tang Tian showed the waist strength of the first man in history, directly received the ball in the air and twirled around, gliding past the encirclement of the three of them gracefully, and then completed a reverse basket with the bar while falling.
The ball swirled across a small parabola and fell into the net bag!
This ball, Tang Tian defended against four people, scored!
There was an uproar at the scene.
The four defenses failed to defend, what do you want the Lakers to do!
Vogel reached out and called a timeout.
There are still the last 20 seconds, and we are 2 points behind. Compared with the previous optimism, the fans at the scene feel the pressure at this time.
Back from the timeout, the Lakers pressed the time until the last few seconds and hit Jandoo's pick-and-roll. James returned the ball to Durant who was retreating after a misplaced match against Tang Tian.
Durant caught the ball on the move and stepped back for a three-pointer.
Siakam flew forward, and Durant's ball was difficult.
But he shot very firmly.
Tang Tian's condition is too hot tonight, the Lakers don't want to play overtime with the Pelicans!
The ball spun toward the hoop, and the trajectory looked positive.
"Shua!"
In the staring eyes of the fans at the scene, Durant stepped back for a three-pointer and scored!
Lore!
Durant beat the Pelicans!
A large number of fans at the scene suddenly jumped up from their seats, raising their hands and shouting.
Although Tang was extremely brave in the second half, James and Durant both played hard in the fourth quarter, helping the Lakers to have the last laugh!
Durant, completed revenge!
The victory of this game is of great significance to the Lakers!
After winning this game, they will take a 2-0 lead, and the situation of winning the championship is clear!
And winning this year's championship will open the door to a new dynasty for the Lakers!
There is only one second left in the time, and the Pelicans have no timeout.
Brogdon finally threw the ball to Tang Tian, Tang Tian received the ball, but turned around and Durant was right in front of him.
He had no other choice, and he swung Durant's long arm at the buzzer.
Durant interfered, let alone scoring, the possibility of hitting the frame is not high.
This is a flick of the flow.
The fans at the scene raised their hands ready to celebrate the team's victory, ready to celebrate the upcoming dynasty!
The excitement in their eyes could no longer be hidden.
"Shua!"
But in their raised hands, the ball actually scored!
James: ...
Durant: ...
Fans at the scene: ...